Must-see restaurants in Pretoria

  • Fermier

    Pretoria

    Some of South Africa's best contemporary cooking is being served in a large mud-walled and tin-roofed shed in the east of Pretoria. Chef Adriaan Maree…

  • Grounded At Echo

    Pretoria

    It's easy to love this design-savvy cafe run by the nonprofit Echo Youth Development. It's a great spot for breakfast, with a variety of granolas…

  • Blue Crane

    Pretoria

    As part of the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, Blue Crane is famous to ornithologists worldwide (and anyone else who enjoys a cold Castle lager at sunset),…

  • La Terrasse

    Pretoria

    Above a shop selling Moroccan handicrafts and interior design, this rooftop cafe and deli transports you from Pretoria to Marrakesh. Dishes include tasty…

  • Black Bamboo

    Pretoria

    Open to outside guests of the Menlyn Boutique Hotel from breakfast through to dinner, Black Bamboo is an elegant and secluded spot for a meal. The menu…

  • Pacha's

    Pretoria

    Offering style and substance, Pacha's is looking good in its new digs at the spiffy Club Centre. It's a pleasant modern restaurant with a small aquarium…

  • Karoo Cafe

    Pretoria

    Not only a large and comfy cafe with great atmosphere, but also a decent secondhand bookshop and interior design store. The menu has some interesting…

  • Papa's Restaurant

    Pretoria

    Papa's serves various South African faves, including steaming potjies (meat and vegetables cooked in a cast-iron pot over an open fire) as well as…

  • Salt

    Pretoria

    Salt specialises in artisanal cheeses, cured meats and bread, which they bake themselves. You can assemble your own tasting plate from the very tempting…

  • Kream

    Pretoria

    Subtle is not a word in Kream's vocabulary. From its dramatic interior design (giant works of art, two water features!) to its sometimes over-the-top…

  • Café Riche

    Pretoria

    This historic, early-20th-century European bistro overlooking Church Sq is the ideal place to sip beer and watch the South African capital roll through…

  • Carlton Café

    Pretoria

    Since 2002, stylish Carlton Café and its associated deli Delicious (you'll find it next door) have been keeping Pretorians happy with gourmet treats. It's…

  • Crawdaddy's

    Pretoria

    An old favourite with hungry locals, this brasserie never fails to satisfy the requirements of its loyal punters. The key to its success is an eclectic…

  • Broodhuijs

    Pretoria

    On a peaceful stretch of Bronkhorst St, this neighborhood charmer makes a great setting for a meet-up with a friend or a fine spot to linger over a light…

  • Geet

    Pretoria

    Around the back of Brooklyn Mall, Chef Gita Jivan concocts first-class Indian dishes, fusing Indian flavours with European presentation. The huge menu…

  • TriBeCa CBD

    Pretoria

    This popular downtown business-lunch place is safe and welcoming. Spitting distance from Church Sq, this chain restaurant is popular with public servants…

  • Forkies

    Pretoria

    With influences taken from Cuba, Mexico and the US Deep South, Forkies is a cool spot for a tasty lunch. Alongside the nachos, burritos and brisket you'll…

  • Ginger & Fig

    Pretoria

    This highly reliable cafe has on-trend industrial-chic decor and a tempting range of breakfast and lunch dishes, all homemade, free range and organic…

  • La Pentola

    Pretoria

    This well-established eatery is still going strong, with patrons enjoying its old-fashioned decor and an excellent menu that transgresses all culinary…

  • Cynthia’s Indigo Moon

    Pretoria

    You'll enjoy this place almost as much for the decor as the food, with nods to Paris and New York, dimly lit corner tables and plenty of mirrors adorning…

  • TriBeCa Original

    Pretoria

    Laid-back and stylish, this cafe is the perfect place to chill out in the middle of Brooklyn Sq with a latte and browse the magazines for a few hours, or…

  • Deli on Duncan

    Pretoria

    This groovy place provides an unceasingly cool terrace for summer chillin'. An array of pastries, cakes, tarts and quiches will tempt the devil in you, or…

  • Café 41

    Pretoria

    A huge menu and a plethora of seating options – go for the outdoor deck – make this one of Pretoria’s more enjoyable lunch spots. The pasta dishes and…

  • Harrie’s Pancakes

    Pretoria

    Harrie's Pancakes is renowned for its delicious pancakes. Where else could you savour a pancake stuffed with biltong and mozzarella? Or dark-chocolate…

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